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Stock Market News 9 January 2026

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta shares jumped 3.5% to 3,452p after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy” with a 4,000p target, citing higher copper prices and tight inventories. Copper traded near record highs, with LME three-month futures last at $12,831 a ton. Deutsche Bank downgraded Antofagasta to “sell” on valuation concerns. Investors await the company’s Jan. 29 production report and Feb. 17 results.
9 January 2026
Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone shares fell 0.7% to 102.9p Friday, despite a recent Berenberg upgrade citing improved cash flow and a stronger balance sheet. The drop followed news that India capped Vodafone Idea’s annual dues at $13.79 million for six years; Vodafone holds a 16% stake in the carrier. Vodafone also bought back 1.36 million shares Thursday as part of a €500 million programme. Investors await the Feb. 5 trading update.
9 January 2026
Applied Digital stock jumps again premarket as $5 billion hyperscaler lease talk keeps AI trade in play

Applied Digital stock jumps again premarket as $5 billion hyperscaler lease talk keeps AI trade in play

Applied Digital shares rose about 8% in premarket trading after the company reported a 250% jump in quarterly revenue to $126.6 million and announced a 15-year, $5 billion AI data center lease with a major cloud buyer. The company posted a net loss of $31.2 million and disclosed $2.3 billion in cash against $2.6 billion in debt.
Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Exxon Mobil rose 3.7% and Chevron gained 2.6% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, tracking higher crude prices. The White House will meet oil majors and traders on Venezuela later today as markets weigh risks from Iran and Venezuelan exports. Brent crude was up 0.7% at $62.42 a barrel. Exxon warned lower oil prices could cut Q4 upstream earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining slipped 0.2% to $47.36 in premarket trading Friday, near its 52-week high. Spot gold steadied at $4,471.58 an ounce ahead of the U.S. jobs report, after reaching a record $4,549.71 on Dec. 26. JPMorgan estimates $5.6 billion in gold could be sold during commodity index rebalancing this week. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5.
RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX shares rose 0.06% to 3,150 pence in London after the company announced further buybacks, purchasing 303,180 shares Thursday via UBS. The group has repurchased about 1.57 million shares since Jan. 2 under a £250 million programme running until Feb. 6. The stock traded between 3,136 and 3,175 pence, well below its 52-week high of 4,205 pence. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
9 January 2026
British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares fell 0.5% to 3,990 pence in London after the company bought back and cancelled 127,066 shares. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a 52-pound target, citing expected growth in New Categories and earnings. CEO Tadeu Marroco and senior managers bought shares through a company scheme. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% earlier, led by miners and energy.

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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